The most arrogant in history

Chapter 302 The Beauty of Western Qiang.

Ye Kun rolled his eyes: "Why, Yizhou is so big, isn't it enough for us to play?"

Zhao Biao shrugged: "Enough fun, let's play together."

"Stop making trouble. Just focus on training the troops. We still have to rely on you to fight." Ye Kun raised his glass:

"I promise you, by the end of next year, we will conquer Yong and Liang states, and even Chang'an City!"

Zhao Biao and Guan Yong then became happy and drank it all in one gulp.

Ye Kun added: "We have too many soldiers now, and we can't let them sit idle. During this period, let the soldiers take turns to participate in autumn planting, road construction, and land reclamation. The training of elite troops cannot be neglected. Next spring, we will hold a military parade in Chengdu to publicize the military power and enhance the confidence of Yizhou officials and people."

There are now six major legions in Yizhou, with an army of more than 100,000.

The navy of Huangfu Lin and Jiang Laowu, 35,000 men;

Qin Erwu's Shangyong Army, 20,000 elite soldiers;

Wang Meng's Hanzhong Army, 20,000 troops;

Yan Liuhai's Pingye County Legion, 22,000 troops;

Wu Xuan and Xue Ju's southern army had 15,000 men.

Ye Kun's elite troops, totaling 30,000, are distributed in Longquan Mountain and its surrounding areas east of Chengdu.

There are also other scattered troops, adding up to nearly 200,000.

With so many people, we have to find a way to be self-reliant.

They all rely on the common people for their livelihood, and the common people are under a lot of pressure.

Guan Yong smiled and said, "Don't worry, big brother. Whether it's farming or fighting, we brothers can do it!"

Everyone raised their glasses together and left happily.

After lunch, Ye Kun went to Lao He’s laboratory to inquire about the design of the new warship.

Lao He doesn’t know anything about shipbuilding, but he is the general manager of all technical research and development and is directly responsible to Ye Kun.

"Lord Ye, I really don't know how to build a ship. We have to go to the shipyard and check it out in person." Lao He said.

Ye Kun nodded: "Then let's go to the small shipyard together."

In Chengdu, Ye Kun built a small water fort, which was specifically responsible for the research and development of new warships. It was top secret and heavily guarded, and no unauthorized personnel were allowed to enter.

What Ye Kun meant was that the samples should be made first, and then after various tests, large-scale production equipment could be carried out.

Of course, the felling and transportation of shipbuilding timber had already begun.

Just as he was about to leave, Pang Jia and Sun Yi, with dark circles under their eyes, came from the next laboratory and called out, "Brother, please stay..."

Ye Kun turned around and said, "What's wrong? You two both have panda eyes and seem to have lost a lot of weight?"

Sun Yi cried with a sad face, "Brother, the timepiece you mentioned is too difficult. We can't figure it out."

Do you realize it’s too difficult now?

Ye Kun smiled without saying anything and looked at Pang Jia.

Pang Jia also sighed: "Brother, please give us another task. We really can't do this timing clock."

Ye Kun smiled slightly: "So the two junior brothers are so smart, there are things they can't make?"

Pang Jia was not convinced: "Brother, if you have the ability, make one and show us."

"If I have time, I may be able to do it." Ye Kun patted Pang Jia's shoulder: "Do you know what 'intermittent gear structure' is?"

"do not know."

"I'll teach you when I come back in the evening." Ye Kun laughed and accompanied Lao He and his daughter out the door.

In fact, the intermittent gear structure that Ye Kun mentioned is the gear structure of the old-fashioned water meter.

But this thing is powered by water and cannot make an accurate clock.

It can only be said that this structure has a certain reference and inspiration role in the development of watches.

The shipyard is bustling with activity.

A dozen master shipbuilders were testing models of new warships.

There are also actual naval generals, who are included here for reference.

Ye Kun arrived and checked everyone's work progress.

The person in charge of the shipyard reported to Ye Kun:

"Master Ye, we have already made models of various warships. They have also been put through actual tests, including collision tests, speed tests, wind resistance tests, and rapids tests. Overall, pointed-bottomed boats are indeed stronger and more durable than flat-bottomed boats, and they are faster and more stable. The only difference is their carrying capacity..."

Ye Kun said: "We are a warship, not a cargo ship, so we don't need to pursue the carrying capacity too much."

The navy technician said, "But in this case, the transport capacity will be slightly reduced. For example, we used to need 100 warships to carry the navy, but now we need 110."

"Then we will build 150 ships." Ye Kun said to everyone,

"In war, what matters is money and comprehensive strength. We can defeat the Jiangdong navy now, but I am not moving my troops to further accumulate strength and fight for the victory.

Now Yizhou is united, we have steel, wood, technology and craftsmen, so let's make more warships."

Everyone nodded together.

Ye Kun said: "After the model is tested, we will make a real warship sample, conduct tests, and then mass produce it."

The person in charge nodded and said, "Master Ye, as long as we have enough wood and workers, we won't delay the important matter."

Ye Kun smiled and said, "Yizhou is surrounded by mountains. Last year, I set up four logging teams to cut wood in preparation for shipbuilding. Now the logging plant has mountains of wood piled up, which will never delay production."

After visiting the shipyard, Ye Kun went to see the ironworks and iron workshop.

The cast iron pot has been made, but it is a bit thick and not very ideal.

Compared with the forged iron pots of the past, cast iron pots are much larger.

The largest iron pot can cook a pot of rice, enough for twenty people.

But the craftsmen were very happy and asked Ye Kun for credit:

"Master Ye, this iron pot is very useful. It is very fast for cooking and boiling water. We have been testing it for three days. The sand casting method you suggested is really fast and effective!"

"It's still a bit thicker and heavier, and ordinary people can't afford it at all."

Ye Kun encouraged everyone: "Let's produce a batch of this kind of iron pan first. While producing, we will continue to study the technology and constantly improve it."

When he returned, Ye Kun took away more than a dozen large iron pots and distributed them to senior officials in Chengdu.

Xie Tong, Han Chun, Wu Qiong and others received new cast iron pots and felt the care from Ye Kun. They were very happy and came together to express their gratitude.

Ye Kun stayed for dinner and said:

"During the meeting a few days ago, the military officers wanted to attack Xiahou Chang, but you civil officials disagreed. I supported your opinions. But I want to make one thing clear. Not attacking now does not mean not attacking in the future. Within three years, I will destroy Xiahou Chang.

My lords, your mission is to manage Yizhou's internal affairs, improve production and trade, and accumulate money and grain. Next spring, I will take over Yong and Liang states!"

Wu Qiong complained again: "My Lord, Yizhou's income has indeed doubled. But you spend too much money, building roads and mining non-stop, and we don't have much in stock. We have a lot of copper coins, but you won't let us use them. I think it will be difficult to fight next spring..."

"I will take care of the money issue, just do your job well."

Ye Kun raised his glass.

Last year, Ye Kun lent some money at high interest rates to support refugees in settling down.

We will be able to recover our capital with interest this year.

While they were drinking, a personal soldier came to report: "Lord Ye, Gongsun Shangfei has won three battles in Xiqiang and captured three tribal leaders. He has sent people to escort them back and they are all outside the city now!"

"Gongsun Shangfei, so powerful?" Ye Kun was a little surprised.

Gongsun Shangfei is the eldest son of Gongsun Zhang.

It didn't take long for Ye Kun to let him go and lead his troops to garrison Qionglai Mountain and intimidate the Western Qiang.

The guard nodded and said, "Gongsun Shangfei also sent twenty beautiful women from Western Qiang, saying that they are... presented to Lord Ye."